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MENIFEE: New planning commissioners sworn in

Outgoing Menifee planning commissioners bid a fond farewell to the dais, and newcomers took their seats for the first time Tuesday, Jan. 8.

Commissioners Anne Pica, whom Greg August appointed, and Lesa Sobek, whom Scott Mann appointed, took the oath of office Tuesday. Chris Thomas, who was appointed by Councilman Wallace Edgerton in 2009, was sworn in again.

Each of the outgoing commissioners reflected on their time in City Hall.

âI know I came into a whirlwind here â¦ but I hope I lived up to expectations,â said Chad Warren, whose appointment triggered a lawsuit against the city.

Councilwoman Sue Kristjansson, who was appointed to replace Councilman Fred Twyman after his death, dismissed Twyman's appointment, Marc Miller, and appointed Warren to the planning panel.

Miller is suing the city for wrongful termination. A city rule states only the council member who appointed him could dismiss him.

The city attorney decided that Kristjansson had the right since she inherited Twymanâs powers.

Warren said he is proud of what the commission accomplished during his year-long term, especially approving the Santa Rosa Academy.

âThatâs something Iâm very proud to have my name on,â he said.

Departing commissioner Bill Zimmerman, who was appointed by Darcy Kuenzi, praised the people with whom he served.

âThey are a solid group of dudes who care about this community,â he said.

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